A simple Javascript writing/editing tool using ACE editor and the Minify library
As of April 2026, Global Javascript is a WordPress ubc plugin with 100 active installations and a 3.5/5 rating from 2 reviews. It has been downloaded 12K+ times in total. Requires WordPress false+ and PHP false+. Available on WordPress.org since 2013. Last updated 13 years ago — may have compatibility concerns.
Allows the user to create custom javascript for their WordPress powered site on a global level.
The Javascript made by the user of the plugin will be loaded after any other Javascript that is used by other plugins and/or themes.
PLUGIN FEATURES:
Some of the features that are included in this plugin are:
syntax highlighting
code minification
revisions
grouping blocks of code
including dependencies (libraries such as jQuery and backbone.js)
elegant editor interface courtesy of ACE
FUTURE ADDITIONS:
Here are some of the things that I will be adding sometime in the future as the plugin grows 🙂 :
ability to choose your minifier of choice from the minify library
ability to load different javascript files for each page/post as decided by the plugin user
ability to save addit…
| WordPress | false+ requiredTested up to 3.5.2 |
| PHP | false+ required |
v.1.0 – release version
v0.16 – dependencies such as jQuery are now included in the plugin
– the current libraries can be included by ticking the checkbox in the editor
– included a function call to clear cache on save if supercache is enabled
v0.15 – plugin now minifies the javascript using the Google Closure Compiler at simple settings included in the PHP minifier library
* Julien’s note: if you want to …
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